Drivers blaring music on motorways and roads could face £100 fines after new laws were introduced in one UK city.

Bradford City Council has introduced the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) which will impose a £100 fine on anybody playing loud music or revving their engine.

The move comes in a bid to tackle the growing spate of "anti-social driving" in the Yorkshire city.

Two-thirds of people in a survey said nuisance drivers were a problem, according to reports.

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Labour councillor Abdul Jabar said: "Without the PSPO, it is difficult for the council or the police to combat anti-social use of a vehicle which does not constitute a breach of a specific motoring law.

"Any action we can take to improve this situation and increase community safety and improve the reputation of the district will be of benefit to residents, visitors and businesses."

Drivers will face the fines from 1 June, 2019.

In a survey, over three-quarters admitted they were in favour of the move.

The PSPOs has been backed by 76 per cent of 1,200 respondents.

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What is a PSPO?

A PSPO is an order that introduces rules to an area that are designed to keep residents safe - council enforcement officers and police officers are authorised to act on them for the purpose of maintaining peace.

In this instance, the PSPO can be used to stop anti-social driving - or anything considered anti-social on the road, for example excessive wheel spinning and shouting from windows. The culprits can be issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice of £100.